I'm a first timer here ! Great experience Great coffee shop ! Outstanding artwork! Nice and bright inside , great music and vibes inside Good vanilla latte ! Very tasty Very welcoming and very polite . One thing I loved more is they have a photo-booth ! It's so awesome ! 10/10 definitely recommend this place to friends and family Clean environment inside and outside seating read more

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Por Vida Coffee is such a gem in Barrio Logan. The space has so much character filled with local art, vibrant culture, and even a fun photo booth that makes it feel more like a creative hangout than just a coffee shop. I tried their horchata latte and it was incredible. Perfectly creamy with just the right balance of coffee and that sweet, cinnamon horchata flavor. Not overly sugary, just smooth and satisfying. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend to anyone exploring the area. read more

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Small and local spot in Barrio Logan. Love to support a small business. The inside has great art pieces showcasing the chicana community. Tried the horchata latte (only available in 16oz). The flavor was more on the bland side. It doesn't have a strong coffee or rice flavor. I was disappointed in the flavor but would possibly try other items in the menu. It can take a while to get your drink, but don't mind. Great customer service. Parking can be tricky due to area but cars move in and out at a good pace so don't have an issue unless you're there during an event. read more

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Por Vida is a nice, minimalistic little coffee spot in the heart of Barrio Logan on Logan Avenue. It's gone through several decorative changes in the past couple years, and is now a very simple shop with one row of small bench/chair seating with low round tabletops, plus a few shaded tables outside. The coffee quality has remained constant and good eve since I first came here several years ago. I like the Calle de Olla Latte, Por Vida, and cold brew the most out of the menu. Owner is a cool guy who's not super talkative always, which I think people mistake for coldness. It's not that! Also, there are rotating art exhibits shown here on the walls and they're always really unique and interesting. Overall it's a nice spot to grab a drink at while out and about in Barrio Logan. read more

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Por Vida Coffee is one of those spots we always make time for when we're in the area. The flavors are truly unique and thoughtfully crafted, you can tell a lot of care goes into both the drinks and the brand itself. Every visit feels intentional, from the details in the space to the creativity behind the menu. Our routine is simple: grab some coffee from Por Vida, and take a walk around the neighborhood, it's the perfect combo. The mazapán drink deserves a special shoutout... my friend ordered it twice in a row because it was that good. Definitely the vibe for cafecito and cultura . read more

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Such an enchanting coffee haven that is nestled on Logan Avenue in San Diego. I Love the character of this place. Once you step inside and you'll be greeted by vibrant murals, warm aromas and a welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for both groups of friends and solo solitude seekers. The Mexican culture is instilled into every aspect of the cafe and speaks volumes to it's location As charming as the Café is it's also a fest for the senses offering a delightful array of specialty coffee drinks that break away from the mundane. They offer mixes such as Mexican Mocha to a refreshing Horchata Cold Brew. I Love the Dulce Leche Latte and the La Rosa but there are so many others that are delicious too. They also offer different milk options such as oat and almond creamer catering to all the taste buds. Making this a spot for all coffee lovers Service is top notch and genuine The barista's are always friendly If you're looking for an out of box experience that's both authentic and innovative Check this place out read more

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It was around 10:35 am when I came in and there was already a handful of people there. The worker greeted me as I took a look at the menu. And there was one worker during the time I was there. He took orders and made the drinks, I think he did it in a timely manner considering it as just him. I didn't know how to pronounce the one that I wanted (Cafe de Olla) so I went with the Hot Por Vida Latte (Brown Sugar & Cinnamon), Half Sweet, with Whole Milk. This tasted great hot as it was super warming and not overly sweet. It was a great balance! It was $6, I believe. They take card and exact change -- if you pay with cash. He was able to do latte art, it was very pretty - although I didn't take a photo (mental image). Interior was clean and half the coffee shop was filled with food donations which was amazing to see! They have both interior and outdoor seating. You may have to wait a bit since there's only one worker, but the quality is great. I recommend asking for less sweet. read more

Por Vida - Por Vida Latte, Whole Milk, Half Sweet. (brown sugar cinnamon) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I visited Por Vida Coffee in San Diego today and had a great experience. The shop has a unique and beautiful atmosphere, with lots of artwork that made the space feel creative and special. The coffee was a highlight. I ordered an iced "Por Vida," and it was smooth, slightly sweet, and really enjoyable. Parking was easy to find, which is always a plus. The staff were also friendly and polite, which made the visit even better. read more

Por Vida - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

OKKKKK been to this place before an I had forgotten until I stepped in yesterday during Chicano park day. BF ordered Por Vida Latte and I ordered the spicy Jamaica lemonade. The rim on my Jamaica had chamoy and Tajín and the drink itself was a 10/10. For sure coming back here to check out the photobooth !!!' I'm so bummed we didn't get to it because of a time crunch. read more

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Terrible service horrible coffee racism sad to see it 2026? Unfortunately I asked for more coffee and they completely ruined it all I taste now is more milk than the coffee they carry read more

Por Vida - Tastes spoiled - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place was extremely cute and definitely up my alley that's why I came in. The service was really good and attentive. I never had horchata like this and it tasted amazing. I'm sad it's 2 hours away from me but I'll definitely be back when im in the area read more

Por Vida - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Very hip and cool coffee shop that offers a variety of Mexican inspired coffees, teas, and fruit drinks. The inside has very nice murals of Frida Khalo, Virgin Mary, and other Mexican inspired art. Very cool and very fitting for the location. There seems to be no street sign, but you can't miss it, since it's open concept vibe. We ordered the horchata coffee, not too sweet and just perfect with the flavors of horchata. Also ordered the Calle de Olla coffee and this one was our favorite, it had notes of orange, coffee and just so good. There was only one person ringing you up and making the drinks so depending on the day and time you might end up waiting a bit for your drinks. Will have to be back to try other coffees and drinks. read more

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So cute! The art is baller, and the drinks are amazing. "Sticks" made me the best matcha I've ever had. He used the honey matcha and whole milk, and it was divine. Also, he recommended El Carrito next door, and it was so cute. Loving Barrio Logan! read more

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If you're walking around Barrio Logan, order yourself a Jamaica lemonade at Por Vida before getting tacos at Xicanitos. It was the best way I could've spent my Sunday afternoon I've also tried their Mazapan latte. In my opinion, it tasted more like a standard latte with mazapan pieces at the bottom. Still delicious, but other renditions of mazapan lattes I've tried offered more mazapan flavoring. If you don't mind the pieces at the bottom, I still recommend trying if you enjoy mazapan! read more

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Super cool little cafe! Service as great as soon as I walked in. There was a DJ playing music in the front which was cool. I tried the spicy Jamaica lemonade and it was delicious! Super refreshing and well balanced. I will 100% have to go back to try the coffee. read more

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Por Vida is an aesthetically pleasing cafe that serves up tasty Mexican inspired drinks. We ordered the Horchata latte, matcha green milk tea and horchata aqua fresca. All drinks were well executed and though it was busy, wait time was minimal. It would have been nice to have some pan dulce to accompany our drinks. read more

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Most definitely the coolest coffee shop that I checked out in San Diego. Located in the Barrio Logan area, Por Vida Cafe had great vibes and awesome art work throughout the space. I tried the Mazapan latte which was great. The staff was also nice. Looking forward to coming back the next time that I'm in San Diego to try more drinks on the menu! Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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Got a Horchata cold Brew was Delicious! Customers service was Welcoming ! Everyone seem like they were in a good mood the people that this cafe attracts are amazing! Had a Wonderful conversation with these two Amazing people ! Overall this place gives the energy and vibe it represents ! I love it will totally come here again! read more

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Terrible service. When I said, I wanted a small the owner looked at me and said it's only this big ...holding up his fingers. I proceeded to order a larger size and instead of hot like I said, he made it iced.. My husband ordered an iced Horchata latte that they said they could no longer make cold so they had to do it Hot. Extremely rude service. Drinks made wrong. I even tipped. The drinks are not good enough to be treated like this. I will not return. read more

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I've been coming here since the beginnings. It's been through a few renovations and even when they opened a side store just north of it. Then they shut that one down too. I would always admire the ambiance and the art. They stayed true to the lowrider culture. It was iconic. I did my usual San Diego trip and per usual I always hit up por vida for coffee and the lowrider culture murals. They were all gone. All you get is white walls with picture frames. All the lowrider Chicano culture stripped from the walls. There was a different feeling. It felt like I was in just another gentrified coffee shop on sunset blvd in LA. I left disappointed and saddened. The only street art left is the public phone they have in the store with true art left by many in form of stickers on it. Which you see people taking picture of it and posting it here now. read more

It's always a pleasure. I'm so happy I was able to stop in. I got a De Olla Latte and it was sooo good! Thanks to the barista who was so kind and made it extra special. I love this place with all of my heart and have made it a mission to stop in and say hello. read more

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Mazapan latte - drink itself isn't overly sweet, but the crushed Mazapan bits add a concentrated sweetness and a subtle nutty finish. I'd recommend asking for 50% sweetness to balance things out, the Mazapan alone brings plenty of flavor. Free street parking, is a bit limited and does get filled up pretty quick. Shop has plenty of tables and seating - perfect for work or chilling. Staff friendly and drink came out really quick! read more

Great spot easy parking, great atmosphere although they took down most of the art. I saw online this place was filled with art and beautiful art but when I went it was a few paintings and white walls. Drinks were good but not as expected. read more

This is such a cute coffee shop located in Barrio Logan a Latin/ Chicano area I loved it . The coffee shops is decorated with Frida paintings and low riders tables . I loved all the art inside . The coffee cup had a cute label to it too. The attention to detail is key . This place definitely represents the Chicano culture All the staff were super nice and attentive . The coffee was so delicious and they had a lot of great flavors like Mazapán and so many others . I really enjoyed this location I would definitely be coming back when in the area . I highly recommend. read more

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I love it here. Staff is super friendly, coffee is always a 10/10, the vibes are vibing.. what more can you ask for? I have been getting the Por Vida Latte the most.. something about it just hits every time and makes it hard to try the others lol. There is street parking but limited! Located in Barrio Logan so please visit and get yaself some coffee and walk around the strip. So much local goodness and spots to enjoy there and support businesses! read more

Por Vida - Por vida latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was so hesitant to leave this review. I came into the coffee shop and they had no customers. The person working behind the register was on the phone. I waited several minutes before they took my order, where they never hung up the phone and took my order while still taking to the person on the other end of the phone. They then continue their phone call and did not start making my drink for several minutes until another set of ladies walked into the store and they told the person on the phone they would call them back. They then quickly started my drink and began taking their order. After finishing up with them, they finished up my drink and handed it off to me with no acknowledgement of the fact that I had waited almost 15 minutes for 1 latte in an empty coffee shop. I started this review saying I was hesitant to leave this review because I'm a big believer that maybe I caught this shop at a bad moment or a bad, and maybe this is not a reflection of the overall experience of this shop. But at the same time it would dishonest of me to not share my experience at this shop. My drink did taste good, and I hope moving forward that this isn't the experience in the future! read more

Por Vida - Dulce de leche latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I came from out of town here but I found this place on TikTok and saved the video I so I had to stop by here to try the coffee. Coffee was pretty good. The vibe and setup was what really drew me in. We asked the barista for recommendations and what we prefer and her suggestion was perfect for what we wanted. Definitely will come back when we come back to visit San Diego. read more

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I ordered the iced Por Vida Latte and a hot Dulce De Leche Latte. It was $15 for both, so not too terrible. First off, the hot latte looked so nice! I took a sip before adding my lid and it was sooo creamy. It was hot but not too hot so I could enjoy right away. It's really sweet and super tasty! The por vida latte is also sweet, but not too sweet, with tons of cinnamon you can actually taste. This was my first time here and the ambiance is nice. The art is beautiful, the garage doors add natural night and fresh air. The music was fitting and the barista was soooo sweet! I'll definitely be returning! read more

Por Vida - Por Vida Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I enjoy coming here. I got the mazapan iced latte. This was super delicious. They have a variety of drinks. You can sit down and enjoy your drinks. The people were helpful. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Love Por Vida. The only thing that I don't like, is that it's not close to me. Luckily my boyfriend goes near by for work and he always will bring me back a latte It makes me so happy to see them at farmers markets around the city. If you spot the coffee truck or are in the area, it's a must stop by. read more

Loved the art exhibit- nicely curated and displayed- bringing that local culture into the space. Good drinks too. We ordered the classics but I'm tempted by the fancy ones seen online! The only reason for 4 and not 5 stars: They did not less customers use the bathroom though- so that was too bad and limited our time there. read more

Early 80s cholo vibes with decor that matches and has beautiful touches of Mexican culture. Saturday morning the line was long and only one girl working both the register and making drinks so it took a while. I got the cafe de olla latte and it was mid. Theb oat milk they use is gross and very gummy almost viscous. Outrageous pricing - $8 for a small 12 oz iced coffee and in the hood ? read more

This place is amazing. The coffee is so good and the day I went they had a little street fair happening outside. The staff is kind and friendly. Def will come back when I'm in SD read more

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The dulce latte was fine. Not great, but not awful either. Cool interior. porvidaporvida read more

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This place has great vibes!! The service is stellar!! Isaac takes the time to greet and chat with you and he genuinely cares about serving others and making connections. The Matcha was fire!! read more

Por Vida - This Matcha was fire!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband and I visited this coffee shop I've been wanting visit for a while. We walked in and there as no one behind the counter on our way in noticed two men and a woman sitting on a bench talking. After my husband and I reviewed the menu a man walked in from outside he was one of the men talking outside. He walked in stood behind the counter and looked at me, he did not greet us or ask what we wanted. So we just placed our order. It was the strangest thing I ever experienced at an establishment. I ordered the Por Vida latte and it was okay. Based on our experience we won't be going back. Good customer service is a must. read more

An easy coffee shop by Chicano Park that's strongly supportive of its community. There are a few tables and chairs in here, and easily packed during the rush. The only place I've seen that has Horchata Milk tea, which is yum! Aesthetically the colors mesh of green, red, and black. Has tables, chairs, and outlets if you want to spend time here for a quick study. No restroom available. read more

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Got the Mexican mocha with almond milk and an iced por vida. 10/10 both drinks. Would come here everyday if we could read more

Por Vida - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Por Vida is such an iconic and staple Coffee Shop in the heart of Barrio Logan with Caesar Chavez park just a couple blocks away and so many small businesses representing our Latino culture. I used to love coming here because the art and decor always brought a warm feeling in me and the murals were awe striking, but... whoever is the owner, if it's that guy, is so rude. Whether it's your personality or maybe if you are having an off day. People come here to spend their money on a small business and iconic establishment and you can't even have something nice to say to your customers. Not even a greeting or a 'You're Welcome' 'Thank You'. One occurrence, I was the only customer in the shop and no one was behind the counter or inside. Empty. But there was a guy just chilling outside and as he saw me, he looked so annoyed. He gets up and doesn't say a single word and just has a nasty facial expression. Dude, if you don't like your job just hire someone who will light up the place and give great service. Same thing happened today, same man, but this time there were multiple customers. The coffee is pretty okay but your mood just gets ruined when the environment itself is not welcoming. If you have read this far, I'd recommend just across the street is another coffee shop that just opened not too long ago called the Jaguar Paw Bar! They serves coffee in the morning only on certain days I believe. Better environment, welcoming, great customer service, aestheticly pleasing decorations inside, and bomb coffee :) read more

Por Vida - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

So we decided to hit this place up for some coffee before going to El Carrito next door & let's say the spot got a nice feel to it with the pinstriped tables & the lowrider photography along with some great art but my guy behind the register seemed like he was bothered & not in a great mood for whatever reason I get it we all have bad days but anyways they made our drinks wrong I asked for an Iced Horchata Latte but no don't have that ok but was told they can make it hot so I said that's fine my wife had asked for the Por Vida Latte Hot so what happened was they call out our order instead of making two hot drinks they make my wife's drink Iced! The young girl apologized & was very nice about everything offering to remake it but at that point we just said it was ok since we just wanted to go get our food next door but overall the coffee was good but my guys customer service needs some brushing up. read more

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